free kick
noun
: a kick (as in football, soccer, or rugby) with which an opponent may not interfere
especially
: such a kick in any direction awarded because of an infraction of the rules by an opponent
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This was his fourth Leeds goal of the season and two of his previous three were also direct free kicks.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In the 13th minute, Westview took advantage of a free kick just outside the penalty box on the right side of the arc, setting the sophomore.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The Portuguese giant had been heading out of the Champions League on goal difference until the 6-foot-6-inch keeper rose superbly to head home a free kick and seal a dramatic 4-2 victory which put Benfica into the playoffs for the last 16.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The junior midfielder attacked the next defender almost the same way and drew a free kick just outside the penalty box to set the stage for a dramatic ending Wednesday night.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In the 13th minute, Westview took advantage of a free kick just outside the penalty box on the right side of the arc, setting the sophomore.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The Portuguese giant had been heading out of the Champions League on goal difference until the 6-foot-6-inch keeper rose superbly to head home a free kick and seal a dramatic 4-2 victory which put Benfica into the playoffs for the last 16.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The junior midfielder attacked the next defender almost the same way and drew a free kick just outside the penalty box to set the stage for a dramatic ending Wednesday night.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for free kick
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“Free kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20kick. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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